particlepicture
nounUK /ˈpɑːtɪkəl ˈpɪktʃə/
US /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl ˈpɪktʃər/
A particle picture is a drawing that shows tiny bits of matter as little dots or shapes.
The teacher showed us a particle picture of water to explain how the tiny bits move around.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A computer image made by placing many tiny dots on a screen.
The old game used a particle picture made of colorful dots.
3. A visual model in physics that shows particles as small circles with arrows for movement.
The particle picture helped the students see how gas particles bounce off each other.
4. A picture created by sprinkling small grains or bits onto a surface.
The artist made a particle picture by gluing sand onto the paper.